Making Sculpting Loops - Learn Prosthetic Makeup

Learn Prosthetic Makeup: Making sculpting loops (updated 07 Sept ‘09)
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Step 1
Use the pipe cutter to cut a length of brass tubing to around 150mm (6”). Cut a two inch (50mm) length
of your piano wire or guitar string.
Incidentally, if you don’t have a pipe cutter,
a sharp craft knife or blade will work. Place
the tube on a hard work surface, and roll
the blade on the tube whilst pressing down.
Eventually, the scored line will cut through
the brass, creating a nice, clean cut.
If you try cutting with a small hacksaw, very often the brass will bend and leave you with a jagged end.
Step 2
Using pliers, slightly flatten the end of the tubing. We want to be able
to freely insert the wire, so make sure it isn’t too closed. If you overdo
it, squeeze the ends gently with the pliers again to open it slightly, or
wiggle a screwdriver in the slot to prise it open.
Step 3
To create a nice curve, bend your wire carefully around the brass
tubing. If you just bend the wire, you can create a point. You can also
use the pliers to bend the wire to any shape you like.
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